News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
An extraordinary court case has entered the US judicial system. According to a recent BBC news report a group of overweight Americans have sued several US fast food giants accusing them of knowingly serving meals that cause obesity and disease. Where...
A recent survey in the UK has concluded that it is very unlikely that paper and board packaging is a source of acrylamide, a chemical with the potential to cause cancer, in food - according to a report from the Food Standards Agency.
A study published in The Lancet this week suggests that although people in developing countries often lack zinc in their diets, taking supplements during pregnancy could harm the early mental development of their children.
DS Smith has further consolidated its position within the liquid bag-in-box packaging sector with the recent purchase of German company Zewathener. FoodProductionDaily.com spoke to the companies marketing manager, Stephen Morris, to find out more...